If you’ve noticed that your teeth feel more sensitive than usual, you’re not alone. It’s a fairly common complaint, especially during the winter months, when cold air can make tooth sensitivity worse. However, cold weather isn’t the only culprit that…
Many of us tend to eat more when the weather turns cold, and it’s not only because the holidays are filled with tempting delicacies. Being cold causes us to burn more calories simply to stay warm, and this means that…
Halloween is just around the corner! For many families in Kansas City, that means costumes, pumpkins, and plenty of candy to be gathered from the neighbors or your favorite trunk-or-treat event. For kids, the holiday can be a load of…
As the saying goes, we all scream for ice cream. Most of us love this sweet treat, especially on a hot summer day. Unfortunately, ice cream has some of us screaming for a different reason—ice cream headaches. While everyone has…
Winter has officially arrived in Kansas City, and temperatures have dropped well below freezing. While we’ve had some snow lately, we’ve also experienced that familiar “dry chill” that affects not just the air but also our oral health. Many of…
Jaw pain. At one time or another, we’ve all experienced it, and it’s never pleasant. While jaw pain isn’t always an indication that you need to go straight to your Kansas City family dentist’s office, it can be an indication…
Spring officially kicks off March 20th here in Kansas City, and it's not a moment too soon! It's time to put away the heavy coats, boots, and gloves and get ready for warmer weather. Many of us like to prepare…
This is the time of year when temperatures in Kansas City seem to fluctuate pretty wildly. The KC area is known for its unpredictable weather extremes, and during the spring and fall especially, it may be cold one day and…
It has been stated that more than half of all adults in the United States have some form of periodontal disease, also known as gum disease. What's more, according to data from the American Academy of Periodontology, adults over the…
No matter how careful we are with our dental care, emergencies happen. A tooth can be knocked loose during sports practice, or cracked by biting down on a piece of food that is unexpectedly hard. Because they're usually the result…